Performing meditative balances incorporating mindfulness techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use meditative balances effectively to improve my posture, body awareness, focus and concentration, and can use mindfulness techniques to help manage negative emotions.
Key learning points
- Move: to hold our meditative balances consistently, slow deep breathing and a strong posture help us remain still.
- Move: taking deep breaths in and out, while focusing on positive emotions, enables us to feel calm and relaxed.
- Think: meditative balances improve our focus on the positive, enabling us to relax and improve strength and flexibility.
- Feel: self-motivation helps us focus on positive emotions, calming our bodies.
- Connect: when working with others, we have to trust one another to use relaxation methods more effectively.
Keywords
Balance - maintain stability and control over the body's position to remain stationary
Meditative - being very calm, quiet and focused
Relaxation - when your body and mind feel calm and peaceful
Common misconception
Pupils rush their deep breathing, which reduces the impact of the technique.
Explain to pupils that it’s important not to rush deep breathing, otherwise they won’t be able to focus their minds and the technique won’t work.
Teacher tip
Use a bell to support pupils with when to start and end their mediative balances. Play clam music to create an environment that is conducive to relaxing.
Equipment
additional materials: meditative balance cards, 1 bell
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the opposite type of emotion to a positive emotion?
Q2.What does mime help us to do with our emotions?
Q3.What skill can we use if we want to support others to improve?
Q4.What must we always do when applying relaxation techniques?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of breathing should we use when holding meditative balances?
Q2.What type of emotion will holding mediative balances help us to feel?
Q3.What is the overall purpose of holding meditative balances, combined with deep breathing?
Q4.What else can we improve by holding meditative balances?
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